Lead IBM i Engineer - AS/400

CTG is seeking to fill a Lead IBM i (AS/400) Engineer position for our client.

Location: Remote, with up to 100 hours of onsite support required annually in New Jersey. Travel and lodging expenses will be covered by the client.

Duration: 12 months, with possible extension

Duties:

• Maintain detailed knowledge of the client's technical environment.

• Serve as the senior technical escalation resource for IBM i (AS/400) systems.

• Recommend improvements to architecture, performance, patching, firmware, lifecycle management, and technical best practices.

• Support technical roadmap planning and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Coordinate technical activities across operational support teams.

• Provide up to 100 hours of onsite support annually in New Jersey.

Skills:

• Strong IBM i (AS/400) technical expertise.

• Knowledge of system architecture, performance optimization, patching, firmware, and lifecycle management.

• Strong troubleshooting, technical leadership, and cross-team coordination skills.

Experience:

• Extensive experience supporting IBM i (AS/400) systems and enterprise infrastructure.

• Proven ability to resolve complex technical issues, provide senior-level escalation support, and guide technical improvements.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience.

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee based recruitment services for this role.

To Apply:

To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. Kindly forward this to any other interested parties. Thank you!

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $90.00 to $95.00/hour. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. In addition to salary, a competitive benefit package is also offered.

CTG, a Cegeka company, delivers IT and business solutions that enhance clients’ digital agility, empowering them to seize new opportunities and overcome any challenge. Backed by more than 60 years’ experience and a commitment to being a reliable, results-driven partner, we work shoulder to shoulder with clients to shape digital together. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. With more than 9,000 team members in over 15 countries, we combine global expertise with local insight to deliver innovative solutions. We operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries.

Together, we shape what’s next—working shoulder to shoulder to deliver impactful solutions for our clients and society. Our culture is built by the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. At CTG, you’ll find a workplace where you are encouraged to grow, supported in your ambitions, and empowered to shape your own career journey. For more information, visit www.ctg.com.

CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.